NTT DATA Focus

Why DMARC? Protecting Customers with Effective Implementation and Operation of Email Security

Email remains an essential communication tool in modern business. However, the damage caused by increasingly sophisticated email based attacks continues to grow. To protect organizations and their customers from threats such as phishing and email spoofing, strengthening email security has become an urgent priority.

March 25, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

"Is your factory/building really safe?"

In recent years, cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) systems in factories, buildings, and other critical facilities have increased rapidly. OT environments directly control equipment and machinery, meaning that successful attacks can lead to severe consequences such as production stoppages, equipment damage, and risks to human life.

March 25, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

Trust at the speed of AI: Building a cybersecurity strategy for AI

Enterprise digitalization arrived steadily but relatively quietly. There was no single moment of disruption. Without much fanfare, it embedded itself into every corner of the business.

March 24, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

Uncover Hidden Threats! Practical use case of Threat Hunting

Cyberattacks continue to evolve, and the number of attacks that cannot be detected by traditional security measures alone is increasing. In addition, the widespread use of cloud services and the expansion of remote work have made corporate IT environments more complex, raising the risk of attacker intrusions.

March 19, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

What is "efficient" collaboration for social systems?

We use various services without even realizing it. For example, when it comes to smartphones, you likely have numerous apps installed for different situations. In terms of payment services, there are transportation tap-to-pay cards (IC cards), QR code payments, credit cards, and many other payment services. Each of these services forms its own economic zone, or ecosystem. The focus of this paper is not on the "strongest payment system" or the "most powerful payment system", but rather on "How can we achieve efficient cooperation between these services?", "How can the services we use in our daily lives be linked?" and "What are the benefits of collaboration?"

March 19, 2026: Global

Innovation

The first step to strengthening security! Rethink your organization's current state with a maturity model

How should security organizations such as SOCs and CSIRTs evaluate their current capabilities and determine how to improve? In this article, we explain the basic concept of the maturity index and introduce three widely used frameworks that help assess the maturity of security organizations with diverse roles. We also outline the characteristics of each framework and key points to consider when applying them.

March 19, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

Why making AI sustainable by design is key to a greener future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainability - and exposing a paradox. It can optimize energy systems, forecast climate risks and accelerate breakthroughs in conservation and materials. Yet training large models, moving massive datasets and refreshing specialized hardware consume electricity, water and minerals at daunting scales.

March 19, 2026: Global

Generative AI

How NTT DATA Is Building a Circular Economy From Japan's Past

As artificial intelligence accelerates and digital infrastructure expands, sustainability is becoming an increasingly significant business imperative. Energy-hungry data centers, complex global supply chains and mounting investor pressure are forcing companies to rethink how growth and environmental responsibility intersect. NTT DATA, the Tokyo-based IT services company, has set a goal under its sustainability management framework to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions — including Scope 1, 2 and 3 — by 2040 through its "NTT DATA Net-Zero Vision 2040" initiative. The company believes the answer lies in a model Japan has been refining for centuries: the circular economy.

March 18, 2026: Global

The New Normal for Generative AI: What is the "Guardrail" that Protects Companies from AI Security Risks

As the use of generative AI continues to expand rapidly across companies, new security risks are emerging-such as employees using shadow AI tools and the unintentional leakage of confidential information through prompts. Traditional human centric approaches, including policy creation and employee training, are no longer sufficient to effectively mitigate these risks. To ensure safe adoption, organizations must implement technical controls capable of monitoring and managing generative AI usage in real time. In this article, we introduce the concept of AI guardrails, explain how they work, and highlight key considerations for implementing them to support the secure and responsible use of generative AI within enterprises.

March 17, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

Information leak? Pitfalls of using generative AI in companies

In recent years, many companies have adopted generative AI to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Its effectiveness has been recognized in areas such as document creation, information organization, and customer support, and its applications continue to expand rapidly. However, as the use of generative AI grows, new security risks have emerged - such as the accidental input of confidential information and unintentional data leakage. Given these challenges, it is essential for organizations to understand these risks and establish clear countermeasures to ensure the safe and appropriate use of generative AI. This article outlines the key security risks companies face when using generative AI and presents fundamental strategies to mitigate them.

March 16, 2026: Global

Cybersecurity

Smell Digitization Opening Up New Businesses

Vision and hearing are being digitized, and video content and music content are becoming big businesses. On the other hand, among the five human senses, the sense of smell is the least digitized. The smell related market is said to be worth over 200 trillion yen worldwide, but digitization businesses now account for a small part of that. We are conducting joint research by combining the world's first technology for quantifying smells with NTT DATA's quantum computing technology. We introduce our efforts, results, and future prospects. We are planning to hold a demonstration at the Osaka Kansai Expo, where you can experiencethe future of smell digitization.

March 11, 2026: Global

Innovation

Stablecoins: The Silent Bridge That Will Redefine Global Finance

Stablecoins have reached a turning point, processing tens of trillions of dollars and consolidating themselves as global financial infrastructure. Driven by regulatory clarity in the US, Europe, and Asia, they enable faster, cheaper, and more transparent payments, optimizing corporate treasury operations and unlocking new models in DeFi and capital markets. Regions such as South Asia and Latin America are leading adoption, with strong usage of USDT and USDC. The convergence of TradFi and DeFi is already underway. Institutions that fail to act now risk being displaced in the emerging digital financial system.

March 10, 2026: Global

Banking and Financial Services

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